Nassau University Medical Center Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 2403531091
- Program director
- John Alexander
- Location
- East Meadow, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Nassau University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates90%
- US DO graduates10%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Alexander
- Program coordinator
- Dawn Donofrio
- Coordinator phone
- (516) 296-2563
- Program phone
- (516) 572-6706
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Nassau University Medical Center
2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554 Open in Google Maps
Nassau University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Nassau University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Nassau University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Nassau University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Nassau University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nassau University Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Nassau University Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Nassau University Medical Center Program located?
Nassau University Medical Center Program is located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554. Its sponsoring institution is Nassau University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Nassau University Medical Center Program?
The program director is John Alexander. The program coordinator, Dawn Donofrio, is the usual contact for application questions.